Working daily amidst Rembrandts, antique vases, and priceless artifacts at the Hermitage Museum was a game-changer for Falkin. This immersion gave him a deep understanding of historical art layers and artistic eras, which textbooks can’t teach.
The museum became his alma mater—a place where he absorbed knowledge by osmosis, fueling his creativity and artistic foundation. For any artist, such an environment offers priceless insight into the evolution of art and culture.